Weltbienentag – 20. Mai 2026

Unfortunately, that is not correct. There are approximately 2,100 species of wild bees in Europe, but only one species of honeybee.

Unfortunately, this answer is incorrect. 75% of crop plants benefit from visits to their flowers by bees and other pollinators. For more information and practical tips on crop pollination and measures to protect pollinators, see the "Practical Handbook on Crop Pollination" (available in German).

Unfortunately, this answer is incorrect. Solitary (non-social) wasps also nest in insect hotels. You can find more information about insect hotels here.

Unfortunately, that's not correct. Most bee species can be easily identified by their dense hair covering. Wasps have a smooth body with a distinctive "wasp waist." Hoverflies have strikingly large eyes, only one pair of wings, and no stinger.

Unfortunately, that's incorrect. It is estimated that around 64–83 % of all wild bee species nest in the ground.